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Resident asks council to help expedite roof-permit process
Summary
Wilma Frank told the council she needs a permit to repair a leaking roof and asked for help; multiple council members offered to review forms and contact Department of Buildings to expedite the permit.
Wilma Frank described difficulties obtaining a permit from the Department of Buildings to repair a leaking roof and asked the council for assistance. Councilman Andre Wallace said he would help expedite the permitting process and Councilwoman Cathlin Gleason said she contacted Deputy Commissioner Mamak to assist with the permit.
Councilman Jaevon Boxhill and Councilwoman Cynthia Turnquest-Jones both told Frank they appreciated her coming forward and that the information could help other homeowners with similar problems; Council President Derrick Thompson said he would review the forms because he was unsure which permit applied, adding that "The permits are there to protect homeowners." This exchange occurred during the public-comment period at 7:05 p.m., after the meeting was called to order.
